HKTDC Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition) 2017, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) from October 27 to 30, 2017, brings together state-of-the-art technology and the latest design trends in lighting. More than 2,660 exhibitors are expected in 2017.
The Autumn Lighting Fair and the concurrent HKTDC Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo 2017, together form the world’s largest lighting marketplace. The Outdoor and Tech Light Expo will run from October 26 to 29, 2017 2017 at the AsiaWorld-Expo (AWE)
Comprehensive Product Categories Zero in on the products that are relevant to your business. The fair covers the following:
Commercial Lighting
Hall of Aurora
Household Lighting
LED Recessed Spotlight
LED Grow Light for Plant
Wireless Speaker with Dimmable LED Lighting
LED & Green Lighting
Smart Lighting & Solutions
Testing & Certification
Highlighted Zones
LED & Green Lighting – A proliferation of LED products, as well as other energy-saving solutions.
Hall of Aurora – Top-tier branded lighting for upmarket retail stores and prestigious developments.
Smart Lighting & Solutions – Components and complete solutions in smart lighting technology.
Household Lighting – Many styles and price points in domestic lighting.
Seminars and forums – There will also be social activities such as the Networking Reception
Supporting Services for Buyers Among the services and facilities offered for buyers’ convenience are:
Dragon Green, a haven for VIP buyers, offering complimentary snacks and beverages, Internet access, newspapers and magazines and private rooms for meetings;
Courtesy Shuttle Bus Service runs between AWE and HKCEC, as well as serving major hotels and shopping centres in Kowloon.
Incentives for First-Time Overseas Buyers First-time overseas buyers are entitled to exclusive travel incentives. Pre-registration is required. For enquiries, please contact HKTDC at (852) 2240 4235, or email hklighting.visitor@hktdc.org.
Technological evolutions are blurring the lines between physical and digital with the introduction of the Internet-of-Things (IoT). With the number of IoT devices growing exponentially to an estimated 75.4 billion devices in 20251, building fixtures such as lights, air-conditioning, alarm systems and door locks can all be a part of a hyper-connective virtual mesh.
The integration of IoT in buildings bring about many benefits, transforming traditional architectures to smart buildings. As digitization continues to sweep across industries, buildings are also seeing rapid transformation in its form, construction and management. These enhancements stemmed from one need – to make buildings more efficient, safer and aesthetically balanced for improved quality of life.
With the global smart building market expected to grow from $5.73 billion in 2016 to $24.73 billion by 20212, there is indeed a huge potential for smart building solutions out there. Below are some of the examples of how the technology is shaping building and construction today, which will be showcased at Build Eco Xpo (BEX) Asia and Mostra Convegno Expocomfort Asia (MCE) taking place in Singapore in September.
Improved Operational Efficiency
Studies have shown that by digitising processes, companies reported an 82 percent increase in efficiency3. The same applies for building management, with the ecosystem of connected devices and sensors aggregating collected data to enable conservation of resources, better management of overhead and optimising operational efficiencies.
IoT connects a network of sensors and systems, allowing construction management to understand the efficiency of their workflow and making adjustments to improve productivity based on the data collected. IoT connectivity provides integrated systems with clear overview of information and control over resource management in real-time so any improvements can be realised almost immediately.
Companies like Crestron provide such technologies, allowing tenants and building owners to improve efficiency in resource management. Their proprietary system, Crestron FusionTM, allows tracking of energy usage through collection of data. Sensors monitor real-time and historical data and help to remotely control and schedule the usage of lightings and facilities in buildings for optimum energy efficiency.
Resource management, such as powering down lights when the systems detect zero activities, or adjusting cooling systems based on building temperature can now be automatically adjusted. This not only ensures resources are more efficiently utilised but also bring about an improved experience for the building users.
Energy Savings Smart buildings monitor efficient energy usage through data collection and intelligent design. En-trak, a Hong Kong-based energy management solutions provider, uses IoT-enabled sensors and lighting, such as En-trak Energy and En-trakTM Smart Lighting to regulate energy usage and control lighting
For example, the company deployed En-trak Energy at Hong Kong’s English Schools Foundation’s (ESF) 22 institutions with sensors and meters to monitor and record energy consumption through a centralised system in real-time. With automation of resource and energy usage, ESF saved over HKD$1.1million in energy bills, 760,000 kWh of energy as well as reduced carbon emissions by over 600 tonnes within the first 10 months.
Energy savings can also be achieved through minimising external conditions that affect the use of the building’s resources. For example, research has shown that solar radiation through building windows account for approximately 40 percent of a building’s load on cooling systems. Smart tinting systems such as AGC -Kinestral’s Halio respond to external environment by adjusting its window tint automatically to deflect solar radiation. With internal building environments less affected by external factors, tenants can reduce up to 40 percent of energy usage in cooling systems and lighting.
Improving Experience of Tenants and Property Owners Smart buildings provide convenience and automation to its tenants, akin to that of driverless cars. Lumani, a Singapore-based start-up developing next generation smart solutions for buildings is one fine example. LumaZones, the company’s open IoT system, makes use of sensors for autonomous operations of energy management.
By measuring occupancy level, it is able to adjust air temperature and lighting for a specified zone in the building, allowing for a tailored experience for users without any manual intervention. Engaging this system, a 1000-square-metre co-space office in Taipei has seen a 75 percent savings in energy usage for its lighting system.
Iot Technologies is the Way Forward for Property Owners IoT is transforming every facet of the building and construction industry – from how it is built to how we can conserve resources and how the experience of users in the building can be enhanced. Although capital costs for green buildings seem to be higher than traditional ones, the life-cycle costs have been proven to be a lot lower, with payback happening a lot faster.
With data as the new lifeblood of every ecosystem, the industry can look forward to advanced sensors powering each stage of a building’s evolution, from design and construction to actual building management. The rapid innovation in the industry is proof that smart buildings will soon dominate skylines across the region.
M+S Pte Ltd announced recently its upcoming digital app, MySphere, a unified mobile platform for its Marina One and DUO developments, offering an integrated smart live- work-play management system that seamlessly combines smart controls, community management and lifestyle offerings.
The app will be Singapore’s first to be driven by its own ecosystem of assets and partners across two separate integrated developments, including over 1,600 luxury residences, 5.4 million square feet of office space and a mix of retail and F&B offerings, the Andaz Singapore hotel and urban amenities.
MySphere aims to provide purposeful and convenient access to the full suite of comprehensive offerings at M+S’s landmark developments for a holistic live-work-play experience, all from a single interface.
MySphere will also be the first app in Singapore to offer office workers mobile turnstile access at office lobbies. Encrypted technology by HID ensures enterprise-grade security with commercial-grade firewalls. A quick tap of one’s device on the turnstiles at Marina One Offices and DUO Tower authenticates the user’s avatar, allowing office workers entry into the premises and automated lift assignment.
Residents and office occupants will enjoy privileged access to state-of-the-art amenities shared between both developments. These include auditorium facilities; event spaces; and hotel rooms, function rooms and ballrooms at DUO’s Andaz Singapore hotel.
In addition, the app will deliver the first seamless, completely automated visitor management system at both developments. Other features include e-booking of residential facilities, handyman services, mobile alerts for emergency evacuation and fault reporting.
MySphere will also feature bespoke concierge services and new, innovative service models. Residents, office workers and visitors can use the app to call for a taxi; make restaurant reservations; loan an umbrella, wheelchair or mobile charger and even request for a VIP escort. They will enjoy added conveniences and perks from M+S’s partnerships with other strategic lifestyle partners, including mobile commerce platform PageAdvisor and transport services like oBike and Telepod.
On the retail front, the app will offer privileges including special retail promotions and an M+S loyalty rewards programme.
Ms. Kemmy Tan, CEO of M+S Pte Ltd, shared, “We recognise the powerful opportunity to harness mobile technology to enhance the experience for those who live, work and visit Marina One and DUO. The app is uniquely tailored to meet the needs of our tech-savvy occupants who lead increasingly busy lives. In MySphere, we will be enabling the community at Marina One to tap into the amenities and services found at Marina One as well as those at DUO; and likewise for the community at DUO, they will also be able to enjoy the same cross-integration benefits.
“‘MySphere’ aptly reflects M+S’s own sphere of influence provided by its tenants and assets, complemented by its network of lifestyle partners to access the all-encompassing live-work-play essentials and perks spanning both developments. The app will transform how residents, tenants and guests interact with the developments. This smart mobile platform is testament to our efforts to define new standards of live, work and play; meeting the digital demands of today’s generation.”
M+S appointed Habitap, a homegrown start-up for smart living technology by Philip Tang & Sons, to develop MySphere.
Franklin Tang, Chief Executive Officer of Philip Tang & Sons, added, “We are proud to partner M+S to pioneer Singapore’s first smart cross-integrated development app. M+S’s “My Sphere” app is a great example of how our mobile app development platform can help create better living, greater convenience and efficiencies for the diverse audiences of commercial, residential and retail spaces. MySphere offers a series of firsts for the local property space, and we are excited to be at the forefront of this technology as we gear up with Singapore’s Smart Nation drive.”
The MySphere app will be available for download on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store in Q4 2017.
Bentley Systems, Incorporated, a leading global provider of comprehensive software solutions for advancing infrastructure, today announced the finalists in the 2017 Be Inspired Awards programme. The annual awards honour the extraordinary work of Bentley users advancing infrastructure design, construction, and operations throughout the world. Ten independent jury panels comprising distinguished industry experts selected the 51 finalists from more than 400 nominations submitted by organisations in more than 50 countries.
The finalists will present their innovative projects to their peers, the jurors, industry thought leaders, and more than 120 members of the media as part of related infrastructure forums at The Year in Infrastructure 2017 Conference, October 10 to 12, 2017 in Singapore at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre.
This gathering of leading professionals in the world of infrastructure design, construction, and operations will feature:
Thought-provoking keynotes by Bentley senior executives and prominent industry thought leaders
Live technology presentations from Bentley’s alliance partners – Microsoft, Siemens, Bureau Veritas, and Topcon
Opportunities for attendees to meet and have one-on-one discussions with awards finalists
Informative industry forums and panel discussions featuring speakers from Microsoft, Siemens, Bureau Veritas, Australia Road Research Board, Applied Research & Associates, Building and Construction Authority of Singapore, and more
Be Inspired Awards finalists’ presentations on October 10 and 11, 2017
Evening ceremony and gala featuring announcement of the Be Inspired Awards winners on October 12, 2017
The Year in Infrastructure 2017 Conference is an ideal opportunity for management-level executives in engineering firms, architecture firms, construction companies, and government or owner-operator organisations responsible for the design, delivery, and/or operations of infrastructure to share best practices and meet infrastructure professionals from around the world. All those who submitted a nomination in the Be Inspired Awards programme are also invited to attend.
Bentley Systems Chief Communications Officer Chris Barron said, “The Year in Infrastructure Conference is a one-of-a-kind networking and learning experience for infrastructure leaders from around the world. This year we have an unprecedented number of participants for the Be Inspired programme, and are pleased to congratulate and acknowledge all of the participants for their excellent work and inspiring projects. Conference attendees will have the chance to meet the awards finalists, and see them present their projects, which represent this year’s most outstanding BIM advancements in global infrastructure.”
This year’s conference will be held for the first time in Singapore at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre, one of the most iconic buildings in Asia. The structural design of Marina Bay Sands was done by Arup and was Bentley’s 2010 Be Inspired Award winner for Innovation in Structural Engineering.
Mike Lee, vice president of sales, Marina Bay Sands, said, “Marina Bay Sands is honoured to be the chosen venue for Bentley Systems’ first-to-Singapore conference. Our relationship with Bentley dates back to our construction days, as our iconic building was structurally engineered using Bentley Systems software. We look forward to welcoming Bentley and its delegates to our integrated resort to experience its multitude of business, leisure, and dining offerings under one roof.”
Click HERE to read more about the award finalists, conference speakers, supporting partners and more.
The Standard Form of Contracts (SFC) is aimed at filling the gaps of existing standard form building contracts.
The Kuala Lumpur Regional Centre for Arbitration (KLRCA) launched its suite of Standard Form of Building Contracts on August 15, 2017 at the Majestic Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. Its Standard Form of Contracts (SFC) is a suite of standard form contracts inspired by the prevalent issues plaguing the Malaysian construction industry. It is aimed at filling the gaps of existing standard form building contracts in governing relationships, rights and duties of parties to a building construction project.
KLRCA’s SFC is Malaysia’s first ever CIPAA-compliant suite of building contracts and contains more mechanisms for parties to resolve disputes and deadlocks including mediation, encouraging parties to continue work despite disputes, while preserving parties’ rights till completion –making continuity of works and working relationships its highest priorities. KLRCA is the first arbitral institution in the world to launch a suite of this kind – it is suitable for all building construction projects in Malaysia, which will be customisable and complimentary.
The half-day event commenced with remarks by the Director of the KLRCA, Datuk Professor Sundra Rajoo and presentations on the Introduction to the Contracts, Advantages of the Contracts and Key Features of the Contracts Website. Key industry players comprising architects, lawyers, quantity surveyors, contractors, property developers, engineers nationwide were in attendance to witness this monumental milestone.
At the launch, Datuk Professor Sundra Rajoo touched on KLRCA’s existing relationship with the construction industry. “The players of the construction industry have already benefited from the efficient dispute resolution processes and acknowledge our continuous efforts to further tailor the legal framework to their needs. There is no better illustration than our recent statistics; as of today, we have more than 1100 registered cases (as compared to 22 cases in 2010),” he said.
He acknowledged the issues surrounding the construction industry in Malaysia and added, “Although the numbers are impressive, the problem runs deeper – and rather than just hacking at the leaves it would be better to dig at the roots instead. We have come to realise that the problem goes beyond simple payment issues and stems from the contracts used by the parties.”
Honourable Azalina Othman Said backed the need for the SFC.
Offering KLRCA’s SFC as solution to these issues, he explained, “KLRCA’s SFC were engineered in a way to become a hybrid that bridges and fills the gaps of local and foreign standard form contracts with due consideration given to current laws and judicial precedents impacting the Malaysian construction industry while simultaneously maintaining a recognisable model.”
Gracing the launch was the Honourable Azalina Othman Said, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department. The Minister backed the need for KLRCA’s SFC in stating, “In the short space of just three months, led by the Government of Malaysia’s vision of improving the nation’s construction industry, Datuk Professor Sundra Rajoo and his KLRCA team together with a line-up of dedicated industry experts making up the advisory committee embarked on a tedious and arduous journey to produce a more complete, refined and easy to use suite of Standard Form of Building Contracts; the ‘KLRCA Standard Form of Contracts (SFC).”
“While several Standard Form of Building Contracts already exist in the market today, there remain noticeable gaps that require addressing and bridging. KLRCA saw the need to address this. The role of an ADR Centre has gone beyond the days of just merely resolving disputes. It now also extends to dispute avoidance,” she said.
More than 600 participants of the various disciplines involved in the construction industry and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) scene were gathered in Kuala Lumpur to attend the long-awaited launch, which introduced a solution to the myriad of challenges faced throughout the nation’s construction industry to pave the way to a truly effective and comprehensive regime.
The Malaysia-centric contracts will be tweaked in the coming months to meet and suit international standards for projects outside Malaysia. KLRCA’s SFC is the Centre’s second significant product launch for the year 2017. It was only in May, during the Kuala Lumpur International ADR Week (KLIAW) 2017 that the Centre introduced its 2017 Arbitration Rules. Included in the new rules were many new provisions to ensure expeditious and cost-effective administration of arbitration proceedings.
This exhibition is part of the line-up of events celebrating DP Architects’ 50th anniversary. Image courtesy of DP Architects.
DP Architects’ exhibition tracing the firm’s 50 years architecture journey is now open at The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) Centre this evening. The exhibition was officially opened by guest-of-honour Minister of National Development Lawrence Wong.
The firm was founded as Design Partnership in 1967, and incorporated as DP Architects in 1975. DP has evolved in tandem with Singapore’s nation building, becoming an important contributor to the country’s public projects and urban development. The firm’s work in Singapore has played a critical role in shaping the urban landscape: beginning with early projects like People’s Park Complex and Golden Mile Complex, early architectural anchors that helped introduce Singapore to new styles of modernist architecture; to some 20 projects on and around Orchard Road that redeveloped the retail corridor; to more recent projects like Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay and Singapore Sports Hub that have become integral components of the urban fabric.
A Common Line | One Global Studio curates DP Architects’ portfolio of works within the context of Singapore’s architectural history as well as the firm’s global projects. The works are presented through over 2,000 never-before-seen architectural drawings, in chronological order, showcasing the breadth of DP’s portfolio; 37 reconstructed models, some larger than typical building models, investigating the practice’s design methodology by typology; a specially commissioned wall-sized illustration, titled Building Blocks by local illustrator, Lee Xin Li; and an interactive visual display that customises Augmented Reality technology to allow visitors to reimagine the future through an immersive visual experience of two key urbanscapes, Orchard Road and Marina Bay.
The works are presented through over 2,000 never-before-seen architectural drawings, in chronological order. Image courtesy of DP Architects.
On the exhibition, DP Architects’ senior associate director and head of exhibition Ng San Son said, “This exhibition was over a year in the making and it is a retrospective of our design journey over the past five decades. We hope that visitors to the exhibition will not only query the function of architecture and urbanism, rethink conventions, but also encourage conversations as they relate their memories of the spaces they have interacted with, in one way or another.
The exhibition opens from August 12 to September 29, 2017, 9 AM to 5 PM (closed on Sundays) at The URA Centre. A half-hour architect-guided tour is offered on selected Saturdays at 11 AM. This exhibition is part of the line-up of events celebrating DP Architects’ 50th anniversary.
Euro Auctions, worldwide auctioneers of industrial plant, construction equipment and agricultural machinery, is holding its first ever sale in Hong Kong on Thursday, September 14, 2017 to dispose of surplus equipment from leading construction, rental and financial institutions in the region. Euro Auctions is proud to report that this sale is supported by Mitsubishi Bank and Hong Kong Trade Department Council (HKTDC), as well as many other leading banks and financial institutions in Hong Kong.
With a large number of construction projects taking place in Hong Kong, a steady supply of used construction equipment and machinery has been coming onto the market and Euro Auctions’ first Hong Kong sale is expected to contain approximately 400 lots. Already consigned are a large range of 45-tonne excavators down to mini variants, over 20 articulated dump trucks, 10 mobile cranes ranging from 25 to 75 tonnes plus other associated equipment. A good selection of access equipment and smaller items such as generators and compressors will also feature with additional lots still expected to be consigned to the sale. All the major brands will feature including Komatsu, CAT, Doosan, Hitachi and Kobelco.
Euro Auctions is providing full logistical support for this sale by supplying detailed machine specifications to aid transportation and supplying shipping costs for each piece of equipment to all the major shipping destinations around the World.
In order to accommodate this auction, Euro Auctions has acquired a facility at DD78 Lot 1479, Kaw Liu village, Ta Kwu Ling, Shungshui, New Territories, Hong Kong, which consists of a secure asphalt base compound. All equipment can be viewed during the two weeks prior to the auction date and will be arranged for easy viewing and assessment with a member of the Euro Auctions team in attendance to provide help and assistance as required.
Registration and bidding for this sale will take place at the Panda Hotel, Tsuen Wan Hong Kong, with the auction being broadcast in real time with online bidding also available through the Euro Auctions online bidding platform which will open the auction to a global audience.
“We’re delighted to be able to work with Wealth Mind Equipment Limited and some of the leading rental and construction companies in Hong Kong to provide them with a means to dispose of their equipment into the world market. Construction equipment demand around the world has continued to grow with strong demand in the USA and Europe, together with recovery in key markets such as Australia and Russia making equipment prices strong around the world.” explains Jonnie Keys, Euro Auctions’ Commercial Manager.
One of Euro Auctions’ bid catchers.
What also makes this event unique is that the sale will be simultaneously transmitted and shown at Euro Auctions’ recently acquired, 22-acre purpose built auction complex in the Jebel Ali Free Zone area of Dubai, UAE. This includes a 360-seat fully air conditioned and enclosed auction arena and it hosts its own inaugural sale the day before on September 13, 2017. Bidders from around the globe will also be able to access both the Dubai and Hong Kong sales via Euro Auctions’ Free Internet Bidding Service and place bids.
“We’re excited at the prospects this auction presents us. It enhances our service to our existing customers in this region and also gives us access to new buyers and sellers in the Asian marketplace. Over the coming months we expect to see more equipment leaving Hong Kong and ultimately continue to meet the needs of customers elsewhere. In particular this sale will present the excellent equipment now available in Hong Kong to buyers from Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam and Myanmar,” continues Jonnie Keys, Euro Auctions’ Commercial Manager.
Upcoming Auctions Euro Auctions has a number of additional auctions scheduled over coming months including the next big three‑day Leeds auction starting on August 23, 2017. There are one-day sales in Brisbane, Australia on August 31, 2017; in Zaragoza in Spain on September 12, 2017; with the inaugural sale at the newly acquired site in Dubai on September 13, 2017; and a two day sale in Dromore in Northern Ireland starting September 15, 2017. Yoder & Frey, Euro Auctions’ US operation is also scheduling two auctions: Ashland, Ohio on September 20, 2017 and in Florida on October 25, 2017.
Full details and catalogues for all forthcoming Euro Auctions events are available on its website at www.euroauctions.com and separate Bidder Numbers are required to bid on any Lot at each event which can be done either in person at the sale or via Euro Auctions’ Free Internet Bidding Service.
The Australian Trellis Door Company (ATDC) recently completed a high-end project using its premium-grade shopfront doors for the DFS Group at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. This project builds on the success of another DFS project that was completed at the same airport early last year.
The DFS Group, majority-owned by Louis Vuitton, is one of the world’s leading international goods retailer, and has utilised ATDC’s shopfront doors in many of its international stores, such as the ones in Hong Kong, Sydney, Australia and Vietnam. Furthermore, ATDC has helped solve all technical, design and installation challenges to ensure timely handover at competitive prices.
At Tan Son Nhat International Airport, ATDC worked closely with internationally renowned shopfitters Kingsmen & Co, which has 19 offices around the globe, including Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Europe, USA and more. ATDC was involved with Kingsman in every stage, from door design right up to the installation process, and successfully delivered its shopfront doors to meet Kingsmen’s tight handover deadlines.
The doors supplied for this project are ATDC’s 300-millimetre panel polycarbonate infill doors. The curtain is manufactured from extruded aluminium sections with interlocking hinges that are suspended from a rigid overhead support track by commercial grade hangars. These hangars have metal bearings that permit the curtain to fold, slide and stack in a low-friction action for functional integrity and longevity.
Each door is also equipped with an S-bend curved shape at the top of the track, with a 600-millimetre radius, which allows the door to change positions that are relative to the lease line at different points along the span. Up/Down locking mechanisms help achieve speedy and seamless lock-up without the need for permanent millions to latch on to, and without requiring cumbersome, removable mullions that are normally used for overhead doors. Read more about ATDC’s shopfront doors on its website.
ATDC’s range of shopfront doors is currently exported through Southeast Asia, APAC, the Pacific Islands and the UAE. Its management team’s expert knowledge and experience in product design, technical research and development and ATDC’’s long standing working relationships with its freight forwarders and logistics partners are key ingredients of its burgeoning export business.
ATDC’’s management also works closely with its global clients at all stages of the process, and assists in satisfying all structural and design criteria to tailor solutions to meet the requirements of each international project. Visit the ATDC website to learn more.
EDGE has been expanded to include the full stage of a building’s life cycle. Now it’s possible to certify existing buildings and major renovations in addition to new construction.
The assessment of existing buildings and major renovations within the EDGE App attests to the building’s features, not its performance. In this way, EDGE serves as an asset rating instrument that defines whether a building has met the minimum standard of 20 percent less energy, 20 percent less water and 20 percent less embodied energy in materials compared to a base case building.
Broadening the scope of EDGE to include buildings of all vintages is beneficial to many different market players, including managers, banks and buyers:
Portfolio owners and real estate investment management companies can certify their stock to prove the resource efficiency of their assets.
Banks offering mortgages and financing energy retrofit projects can take a measurable approach to reducing the risk associated with property investments.
Homebuyers purchasing a pre-existing home are assured of the quality of their investment and know that they are doing the right thing for the environment.
For those who are interested in certifying an existing building, the first step is to create your project within the EDGE app. For pricing and to request a quote, choose your country in the Certify section.
EDGE experts can provide technical assistance to clients in the certification of existing buildings. While this is not required, project owners may be interested in choosing one of the EDGE experts around the world to help expedite a project. For additional inquiries, email edge@ifc.org.
Paya Lebar Quarter by Lendlease, a $3.2 billion mixed-use development, is the first in Singapore to achieve a Platinum rating under the Building and Construction Authority’s (BCA) latest version of its Green Mark scheme for new non-residential buildings, Green Mark for Non-Residential Buildings NRB: 2015.
Currently benchmarked as the highest sustainability standard for non-residential buildings in Singapore, the GM NRB: 2015 Platinum has been awarded to Paya Lebar Quarter’s three office towers and retail mall. The development’s residential component, Park Place Residences at PLQ has also been awarded the BCA Green Mark Platinum for Residential Buildings.
GM 2015 addresses sustainability in a balanced and holistic manner which rewards overall performance of buildings that are climate responsive, energy effective, resource efficient, smarter and have healthier indoor environments.1 The assessment criteria also reflects a strong recognition of sustainable design features that boost the health and well-being of building occupants.
Paya Lebar Quarter’s sustainability vision focuses on creating an active, green and engaged environment by putting people at the centre of its design. The development offers more than 100,000 square feet of green public spaces, seamlessly linked with the Park Connector Network. Its public space design which fuses retail, entertainment and leisure experiences allows the community to engage in a diverse range of activities and the vast, open spaces where they can relax and mingle makes Paya Lebar Quarter a vibrant, evolving place.
Mr. Richard Paine, Managing Director of Paya Lebar Quarter by Lendlease, commented: “Lendlease places people at the heart of our vision to create the best places. We are deeply honoured and encouraged by this award, recognising our holistic approach towards sustainability which is aligned to BCA’s Green Mark evolvement placing greater focus on the health and well-being of building occupants, energy effectiveness, climatically contextual design, smart buildings and resource use. We will continue to create inclusive urban living spaces that redefine the way people work, live and lead truly connected lives.”
PLQ Public Realm
Paya Lebar Quarter recognises that an efficient performing building will also result in operational savings enhancing property valuation on top of conserving the environment. As such, the precinct has incorporated various features to efficiently use resources throughout the building’s life cycle.
With the implementation of high efficiency water fittings along with monitoring and leak detection systems, the development expects to save over 40 percent of water annually during operations. The development will also achieve over 30 percent in energy savings, in comparison to a reference building designed for code compliance. The energy savings stem from a variety of design solutions, from high performance facades to the use of Light Emitting Diodes (LED) and more efficient air-conditioning systems.
Future retail and office tenants will also benefit from Lendlease’s Green Lease program, which encourages tenants to adopt sustainable fittings, equipment and mindsets for operational savings and providing a healthier environment for their employees in their tenancies.
The project’s focus on health and wellbeing on top of energy efficiency is also evident from other progressive initiatives throughout Paya Lebar Quarter. The lush landscaping resulted in a precinct-wide Green Plot Ratio of 6.93 and the precinct wide tree-positive strategy means there will be three times more trees as compared to the original site. Paya Lebar Quarter will also introduce some of the best active mobility provisions in Singapore, including end-of-trip facilities for office and retail tenants, ample bicycle parking spaces, and almost one kilometre of dedicated mobility routes seamlessly connected to the wider Park Connector Network.
PLQ Promenade
Paya Lebar Quarter’s Green Mark achievements are the latest in a series of sustainability milestones, testament to Lendlease’s commitment to creating liveable cities that positively contribute to the social, economic and environmental fabrics across urban landscapes. In addition to Green Mark, Paya Lebar Quarter is also the first private mixed-use development to be designed and certified under the Public Utilities Board (PUB)’s Active, Beautiful and Clean Waters (ABC Waters) programme through the incorporation of water sensitive urban design principles.
Lendlease’s mixed-use development in Jurong, Jem®, one of the first mixed-use developments to achieve Green Mark Platinum Version 4.0 in 2012; its 313@somerset mall along Orchard Road is the first shopping mall in Singapore to be recertified under the Green Mark Platinum Award (Existing Building Version 3.0) in 2014; Parkway Parade is one of the first mixed use developments in Singapore to have achieved the BCA Green Mark Platinum Existing Building (Non-Residential) criteria in 2010. Lendlease has also won 50 Sustainability awards to date for other projects in Singapore.